Tides

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are nearly in a line, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, leading to a smaller tidal range.

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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a larger tidal range and occur when the Earth, sun, and moon are aligned, while neap tides have a smaller range and occur when the sun and moon are at right angles.

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What is the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide.

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What happens during a spring tide?

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During a spring tide, there are higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that has a smaller range, occurring when the sun and moon are at right angles.

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How often do spring and neap tides occur?

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Spring and neap tides occur approximately twice a month.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.

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What is the role of the sun in tides?

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The sun also exerts a gravitational pull on Earth, affecting the height of tides, especially during spring tides.